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Evening Standard
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Picnic season: from Fortnum & Mason to Tommy Banks, the best summer hampers for an alfresco afternoon
There are hampers and there are Fortnum's hampers, and you don't get much more impressive than the King of Picnics, which would be just the thing for Glyndebourne. It's pretty well got everything: a substantial pork pie, Scotch eggs (theirs are runny inside), smoked salmon, stilton and rich Dorset brie, bread, a little charcuterie, nibbles, a big carton of crisps, teacakes…I mean, even for the greedy, there's enough for eight. There's a bottle of Provencal rose and a house champagne. And it all comes in that lovely F&M wicker hamper. Otherwise, you could always settle for the cream tea selection, at £50. There's also an enormous Ultimate Picnic Hamper for £1,000, but you probably need a couple of footmen for that.
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Declares Second-Quarter Cash Dividend Payment of $28 Per Share
LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (OTCQX: FMBL) today announced that its board of directors has approved the Bank's regular quarterly cash dividend of $28 per share on the Bank's common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2025. The declaration represents F&M's 532nd dividend payment. F&M has paid a dividend each year to shareholders since 1916, and the value of F&M's quarterly dividend has never decreased. About Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Founded in Long Beach in 1907 by C.J. Walker, Farmers & Merchants Bank provides white-glove service to clients at 27 branches from San Clemente to Santa Barbara, as well as through its Online and Mobile Banking platforms. The Bank offers commercial and small business banking, business loan programs, home loans, and a robust offering of consumer retail banking products, including checking, savings and youth accounts. Farmers & Merchants Bank is a California state-chartered bank with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Member FDIC) and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information about F&M, please visit the website,
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
F&M Bank Welcomes Carly Buchanan as Chief People Officer
Carly Buchanan, 2025 ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank ('F&M'), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) is pleased to announce Carly Buchanan as its new Chief People Officer. With over 18 years of HR, leadership, and organizational development experience across multiple industries, Carly will lead F&M's Human Resources Department, driving strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational growth. Carly brings a decade of retail banking experience to her role, providing valuable insight into customer-focused strategies and operational efficiency. She holds senior HR certifications from SHRM (SHRM-SCP) and HRCI and has served as past President of the Northeast Indiana Human Resources Association. Recognized as a 2023 Fort Wayne 40 Under 40 honoree, Carly is also deeply committed to community involvement, supporting organizations like Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, and the 988 Crisis Lifeline. 'Carly's leadership, expertise, and passion for people make her an incredible asset to F&M Bank,' said Lars Eller, President, and CEO. 'Her strategic vision will strengthen our culture, enhance employee engagement, and support our mission of serving our customers and communities.' Carly earned her MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Tech. She and her family reside in Northern Indiana, where she combines professional excellence with a strong dedication to community impact. About F&M Bank: F&M Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving its communities since 1897. F&M Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services. Our locations are in Butler, Champaign, Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Shelby, Williams, and Wood counties in Ohio. In Northeast Indiana, we have offices located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Jay, Steuben and Wells counties. The Michigan footprint includes Oakland County, and we have Loan Production Offices in Troy, Michigan; Muncie, Indiana; and Perrysburg and Bryan, Ohio. Safe harbor statementPrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements by F&M, including management's expectations and comments, may not be based on historical facts and are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks and uncertainties inherent in general and local banking conditions, competitive factors specific to markets in which F&M and its subsidiaries operate, future interest rate levels, legislative and regulatory decisions, capital market conditions, or the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impacts on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions. F&M assumes no responsibility to update this information. For more details, please refer to F&M's SEC filing, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings can be viewed at the SEC's website, or through F&M's website Company Contact: Investor and Media Contact: Lars B. EllerPresident and Chief Executive Officer Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.(419) 446-2501 leller@ Andrew M. BergerManaging DirectorSM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400andrew@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
F&M Bank Welcomes Peter Schork as Regional President for Toledo, Ohio & Southeast Michigan
Peter Schork ARCHBOLD, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- F&M Bank ('F&M'), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO) announced that Peter Schork has joined F&M as Regional President of the Toledo, Ohio, and Southeastern Michigan regions. Lars Eller, President and CEO of F&M stated, 'As a proven community banker, Peter brings a wealth of experience to F&M. His leadership, deep market knowledge, and commitment to building strong relationships will be an invaluable resource to F&M as we continue to grow and serve our communities. We look forward to the impact he will make in driving success for our customers, employees, and stakeholders.' In his new role, Peter will oversee F&M's presence in the Toledo, Ohio, and Birmingham, Michigan markets, including offices in Waterville, Swanton, Perrysburg, Sylvania, and Downtown Toledo, as well as F&M's Loan Production Office in Troy and its Birmingham, Michigan location. Peter brings over 25 years of banking and financial experience to F&M. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Ann Arbor President for Oxford Bank and co-founded the Ann Arbor State Bank serving as its President and CEO. In addition to his community bank experience, Peter was the CFO at Catalyst Commercial Real Estate, and the President of a Michigan-based title, mortgage, and real estate company. In addition to his business experience, Peter is a proud supporter of various community organizations. Currently, he serves on the Michigan Theater Board of Trustees, is a member of the Ray and Eleanor Cross Foundation and the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor and is a Board Member and Treasurer for the Homeless/Unhoused Mission. Peter holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Finance from Eastern Michigan University. About F&M Bank: F&M Bank is a local independent community bank that has been serving its communities since 1897. F&M Bank provides commercial banking, retail banking and other financial services. Our locations are in Butler, Champaign, Fulton, Defiance, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Shelby, Williams, and Wood counties in Ohio. In Northeast Indiana, we have offices located in Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Jay, Steuben and Wells counties. The Michigan footprint includes Oakland County, and we have Loan Production Offices in Troy, Michigan; Muncie, Indiana; and Perrysburg and Bryan, Ohio. Safe harbor statementPrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements by F&M, including management's expectations and comments, may not be based on historical facts and are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Actual results could vary materially depending on risks and uncertainties inherent in general and local banking conditions, competitive factors specific to markets in which F&M and its subsidiaries operate, future interest rate levels, legislative and regulatory decisions, capital market conditions, or the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impacts on our credit quality and business operations, as well as its impact on general economic and financial market conditions. F&M assumes no responsibility to update this information. For more details, please refer to F&M's SEC filing, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Such filings can be viewed at the SEC's website, or through F&M's website __________________________________________ Company Contact: Investor and Media Contact: Lars B. EllerPresident and Chief Executive Officer Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.(419) 446-2501 leller@ Andrew M. BergerManaging DirectorSM Berger & Company, Inc. (216) 464-6400andrew@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Invests $2 million in Clearinghouse CDFI
F&M Bank's investment will fund jobs, affordable housing, and other community development opportunities benefiting low- to moderate-income communities LONG BEACH, Calif., February 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach (F&M Bank) announced today a $2 million capital investment in Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI), a mission-based lending institution serving low- to moderate-income communities. F&M Bank's investment is part of a recapitalization campaign for Clearinghouse CDFI, which began in late 2024. "We are pleased to have F&M Bank join us in the single largest capital raise in Clearinghouse CDFI's history. This investment will enable us to increase our lending to support vulnerable communities nationwide," said Douglas J. Bystry, President and CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI. Clearinghouse CDFI's mission is to provide economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for lower-income individuals and communities through innovative and affordable financing that is unavailable in the conventional market. Since its founding in 1996, Clearinghouse CDFI has funded $2.7 billion in total loans for 2,732 community projects. These projects have created or retained more than 43,856 jobs and today are benefiting more than 5.1 million individuals. Clearinghouse CDFI loans have also created 13,548 affordable housing units since inception. F&M's investment highlights its long-lasting commitment to support community development and economic growth. "F&M Bank has worked with Clearinghouse CDFI for nearly 30 years due to our shared commitment to giving back to the communities we serve. We have confidence in the ability of their leadership to leverage our investment for the greatest impact," said W. Henry Walker, CEO of F&M Bank. In 2023, F&M Bank received an "Outstanding" rating as a result of its 2022 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination, another indication of F&M's commitment to support traditionally underserved communities. About Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach Founded in Long Beach in 1907 by C.J. Walker, F&M Bank (OTCQX: FMBL) provides white-glove service to clients at 27 branches from San Clemente to Santa Barbara, as well as through Online and Mobile Banking platforms. The Bank offers commercial and small business banking, business loan programs, home loans, and a robust offering of consumer retail banking products, including checking, savings and youth accounts. F&M Bank is a California state-chartered bank with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Member FDIC) and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #537388. For more information about F&M, please visit the website, About Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) Clearinghouse CDFI addresses unmet credit needs throughout the U.S. and in Indian Country through direct lending, equity investments, and financial assistance. Since 1996, Clearinghouse CDFI has helped bridge the gap between conventional lending standards and the needs of low-income, distressed, and communities of color. Clearinghouse CDFI is also a B Corp—a certification received from the nonprofit B Lab. B Corps are companies who meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability, and use business as a force for good. More information is available at View source version on Contacts Media, Contact: Merilee LangdonSenior Vice PresidentDirector of MarketingFarmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach(562) Investors, Contact: Roger PondelPondelWilkinson Inc.(310) 279-5965rpondel@ Sign in to access your portfolio
